Holiday Gifts

Logans historic downtown streets will be car-free, making way for Airstreams and a lively pedestrian mall. Our mission: "Wake Up Downtown" with live music, restaurants, Airstream experts, factory tours, and more!

Cost: Free

Join us for a challenging climb through the cliffs. We will be on the lookout for any wildflowers and waterfalls. Join us at the Cantwell Cliffs parking lot for a 2 mile hike. 10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

On May evenings, observers on the surface of the Earth can look out towards deep space. With the Milky Way out of the way, we can appreciate the vast realm of the galaxies - faint, fuzzy, and far, far away. Get your free parking pass at registration.jgap.org. This program can go over the estimated end time. Learn more at https://jgap.info/ 830PM - 1AM

Cost: Free

Did you know that Ohio is home to some pretty unique fossils? Come learn about the ancient critters who called Ohio home and hunt for them around the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Meet us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

QFM96 House Band, Rock This Way, will be performing live at Hunter Street Saloon in Logan. Theme Party: May The Fourth Be With You... Star Wars 21+ Event - Must Have Valid Id 9pm

Cost: $5 Cover

On May evenings, observers on the surface of the Earth can look out towards deep space. With the Milky Way out of the way, we can appreciate the vast realm of the galaxies - faint, fuzzy, and far, far away. Get your free parking pass at registration.jgap.org. This program can go over the estimated end time. Learn more at https://jgap.info/ 830PM - 1AM

Cost: Free

Come check out some of our resident raptors at the Hocking Hills Lodge. Learn how these critters survive in our rolling hills and forests. 2PM - 3PM

Cost: Free

At this special event, we are merging the beauty of flowers with the charm of vintage airstreams. Begin your delightful journey by collecting a complimentary flower or drink at any of the participating local businesses. The event begins at 3:00 PM but you can check-in at Hocking Hills Bagel Company starting at 2:30 PM. By the end, you will be refreshed and......

Cost: $15

Join us for a watch party for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby! Win Prizes, wear your derby hat and more.... Start at Noon!

Lancaster Farmers Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, eggs, cut flowers, preserves, popsicles, crafts, plants, honey, body care products, and more! Open Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at West Chestnut Street in downtown Lancaster (behind Keller Market House). The farmers market is rain or shine, on the first Saturday in May through......

Cost: Free

Traditionally done on a loom with wool, come weave your own little piece of Native American history at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. All materials provided. 10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

On Sunday, May 5, join the Lancaster Handbell Ensemble for a concert at 3:00 p.m. inside Lancasters First Presbyterian Church at 222 N. Broad Street. 3pm - 5pm

Join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a one mile hike through Old Mans Cave to celebrate 75 years of parks and 100 years of Hocking Hills public trails. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Join us for a moderate, one mile round trip hike to Rock House cave and learn about the critters that call our caves home. From bats to rock doves and everything in between! Join us at the Rock House Shelter House. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Whoo is that calling in the night? Come found out at Ash Cave! Join us for an evening owl prowl and meet our resident owl! Join us at the Ash Cave Trailhead. 830PM - 930PM

Cost: Free

The most glorious galaxy at the eyepiece of a telescope is M51, the great Whirlpool galaxy near the tail of the Big Dipper. Come learn how to see its spiral arms in our large telescopes. Also, the setting moon holds "Earthshine" on its night side. Get your free parking pass at registration.jgap.org. This program can go over estimated end times. Learn more at https://jgap.info/ 8:30PM - 1AM

Cost: Free

The most glorious galaxy at the eyepiece of a telescope is M51, the great Whirlpool galaxy near the tail of the Big Dipper. Come learn how to see its spiral arms in our large telescopes. Also, the setting moon holds "Earthshine" on its night side. Get your free parking pass at registration.jgap.org. This program can go over estimated end times. Learn more at https://jgap.info/ 8:30PM - 1AM

Cost: Free

Visit downtown Lancaster on the second Saturday of every month, May through August, for a free movie in Zane Square! Enjoy music and activities before the movie begins. Saturday Cinema is fun for the whole family! 8:00PM - 11PM

Cost: Free

If you are like us, you are hoppy about toads too! Come meet our resident toad at the Hocking Hills Lodge. 2PM - 3PM

Cost: Free

Lancaster Farmers Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, eggs, cut flowers, preserves, popsicles, crafts, plants, honey, body care products, and more! Open Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at West Chestnut Street in downtown Lancaster (behind Keller Market House). The farmers market is rain or shine, on the first Saturday in May through......

Cost: Free

Join the naturalist at the back of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center at the pollinator plot to observe a variety of birds in the area feasting away at our bird feeders. 10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Although not what you may be thinking, these predatory birds share some characteristics with our Jurassic friends. Learn more about them at the Hocking Hills Lodge. 2PM - 3PM

Cost: Free

Join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a one mile hike through Old Mans Cave to celebrate 75 years of parks and 100 years of Hocking Hills public trails. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Join us for a moderate, 1 mile round trip to Whispering Cave from the Hocking Hills Lodge. Learn about the second largest recess cave in the park and listen to the whispers that give the cave its name. Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Hikers Pavilion to the right of the front door. Be prepared for the weather and rugged steps. 10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Who is ready for some fair food?! The Lancaster Community Days Festival is just around the corner to satisfy those taste buds on May 17, 18, 19. There will be a lineup of events for the whole family including amusement rides, food, crafts, and entertainment! All Day!

One of the most striking craters on the surface of the moon is the rugged Copernicus. It is perfectly illuminated this weekend. Get your free parking pass at registration.jgap.org. This program can go over estimated ending times. Learn more at https://jgap.info/ 830PM - 1AM

Cost: Free

On May 18 and 19, Lancaster will host artists from the Ohio Plein Air Society to paint the beauty of the historic downtown and other areas within Fairfield County on canvas. As you travel about downtown you will see artists and easels set up. Feel free to stop by and admire their work. Artists will return to the downtown gazebo on Sunday, May 19, and display......

Cost: Free

Lancaster Farmers Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, eggs, cut flowers, preserves, popsicles, crafts, plants, honey, body care products, and more! Open Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at West Chestnut Street in downtown Lancaster (behind Keller Market House). The farmers market is rain or shine, on the first Saturday in May through......

Cost: Free

One of the most striking craters on the surface of the moon is the rugged Copernicus. It is perfectly illuminated this weekend. Get your free parking pass at registration.jgap.org. This program can go over estimated ending times. Learn more at https://jgap.info/ 830PM - 1AM

Cost: Free

Ever wonder what goes on under a turtle's shell? Come find out at the Hocking Hills Lodge and meet our resident box turtle. 2PM - 3PM

Cost: Free

To celebrate our beautiful planet, learn about ways you can get involved to help preserve and protect it! Stop by the Hocking Hills Lodge. 2PM - 3PM

Cost: Free

Using the sun, some various objects from nature, and cyanotype paper, we will create cool artwork. Meet at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. All materials provided. 10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Join the adventure in 2024 by hiking in Lancasters parks! Lancaster Parks and Recreation outdoor education staff will be leading monthly nature hikes in various parks. Each hike is moderate paced involving 2+ miles on uneven terrain. Registration is not mandatory, but will allow the staff to email updates on the hikes directly to you. Free online registration......

Cost: Free

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Join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a one mile hike through Old Mans Cave to celebrate 75 years of parks and 100 years of Hocking Hills public trails. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Join us for a moderate, 1 mile round trip hike to Cedar Falls, our heaviest flowing waterfall in the park. Will the water be rushing or will it be a trickle. Join us to find out! Meet us at Trailhead H at the Cedar Falls parking lot. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

The almost full moon rises just as it gets fully dark, so galaxies and nebulae are difficult to see. But the Big Dipper has a striking double star called Mizar and Alcor, which can be admired with the naked eye and a telescope. Get your free parking pass at registration.jgap.org. This program can go over estimated end times. Learn more at https://jgap.info/ 845PM - 1AM

Cost: Free

Are you hoppy about frogs? Join us to try to catch some of the hoptastic critters at Rose Lake. Meet us at the Rose Lake Fishermans Parking Lot on 374 S for an approximately 2 mile exploration along the back half of Rose Lake. Be prepared to get muddy because you will get your hands dirty! 10AM - 12PM

Cost: Free

Lancaster Farmers Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, eggs, cut flowers, preserves, popsicles, crafts, plants, honey, body care products, and more! Open Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at West Chestnut Street in downtown Lancaster (behind Keller Market House). The farmers market is rain or shine, on the first Saturday in May through......

Cost: Free

Answer all of your serpent questions and meet our resident black snake! Join us at the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2PM - 3PM

Cost: Free

The almost full moon rises just as it gets fully dark, so galaxies and nebulae are difficult to see. But the Big Dipper has a striking double star called Mizar and Alcor, which can be admired with the naked eye and a telescope. Get your free parking pass at registration.jgap.org. This program can go over estimated end times. Learn more at https://jgap.info/ 845PM - 1AM

Cost: Free

Create your very own flying critter! We will use coffee filters to create cool bat and butterfly designs. Join us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. All materials provided. 10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Are salamanders and lizards the same? Do all lizards lose their tails? What species are in Ohio? Join our conversations about lizards at the Hocking Hills Lodge. 2PM - 3PM

Cost: Free

Join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a one mile hike through Old Mans Cave to celebrate 75 years of parks and 100 years of Hocking Hills public trails. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Join us for a challenging climb through the cliffs. We will be on the lookout for any wildflowers and waterfalls. Join us at the Cantwell Cliffs parking lot for a 2 mile hike. 10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Whoo is that calling in the night? Come found out at Ash Cave! Join us for an evening owl prowl and meet our resident owl! Join us at the Ash Cave Trailhead. 830PM - 930PM

Cost: Free

Enjoy this free outdoor concert presented Friday nights throughout the summer in beautiful historic downtown Lancaster. Bring a lawn chair, and family and friends! 6PM - 10PM Opening Act: Todd Berry Main Act: Bad Influence

Cost: Free

One of the most beautiful objects in the spring and summer sky are globular clusters, great collections of hundreds of thousands of stars. We will be training our scopes on M3 and M13, the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules. They will be high overhead at around fully dark. Get your free parking pass at registration.jgap.org. This program can go over estimated......

Cost: Free